The prime minister found something hopeful in the man's eyes and manner. The 30 or so people who run this world analyze one another that way and then make decisions of life and death for us. Scary, but true. — Hugh Sidey Copy Share Image
We are creating a political demolition derby, not a presidential debate. Those strange impulses in the American soul that have produced mud wrestling and… — Hugh Sidey Copy Share Image
In this era of world leadership, the metal detector is the altar and the minicam may be god. — Hugh Sidey Copy Share Image
In just 20 years terrorism, communications, the jet plane and the increase of wealth and knowledge have forced, to varying degrees, world leaders into… — Hugh Sidey Copy Share Image
When people travel here from across the country, they shed jealousies and politics and prejudices. The mighty climb down. The humble are elevated. — Hugh Sidey Copy Share Image
“Above all else: go out with a sense of humor. It is needed armor. Joy in one's heart and some laughter on one's lips… — Hugh Sidey Copy Share Image
They can see the brave silhouette from almost anywhere in the District of Columbia and use it as a compass to locate other monuments… — Hugh Sidey Copy Share Image
China's Premier Zhao Ziyang, for all of his billion constituents, seemed in the evening's lovely flow like a favorite uncle, smiling a little too… — Hugh Sidey Copy Share Image
The prime minister found something hopeful in the man's eyes and manner. The 30 or so people who run this world analyze one another… — Hugh Sidey Copy Share Image
Reagan "has conducted an arms race on earth," boomed Mondale. A race generally implies two parties. The Soviets contributed a little bit to this… — Hugh Sidey Copy Share Image
We love the blather and boast, the charge and counter-charge of campaigning. Governing is a tougher deal. — Hugh Sidey Copy Share Image